as in to accumulate
to increase in amount as time passes
They accrued vacation time throughout the calendar year. A penny-pincher who is accruing a fortune by spending next to nothing.
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Recent Examples of accrue
According to Baseball-Reference, Walker, Diaz and Altuve accrued 9.3 WAR last season.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 June 2025
These are individuals who are already detained by the government; what incredible harm could accrue from having to wait a little while longer to consider additional due process claims before sending people off to South Sudan or wherever?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
The former single arrived in the final days of 2024 before ultimately accruing its following this spring, while the latter came out as the buzz started to take hold.
—Josh Glicksman, Billboard, 25 June 2025
He is ordered to pay Carroll a total, with accruing interest, around $88 million: $5 million from the first case and $83.3 million from the second.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 June 2025
These are individuals who are already detained by the government; what incredible harm could accrue from having to wait a little while longer to consider additional due process claims before sending people off to South Sudan or wherever?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
The former single arrived in the final days of 2024 before ultimately accruing its following this spring, while the latter came out as the buzz started to take hold.
—Josh Glicksman, Billboard, 25 June 2025
He is ordered to pay Carroll a total, with accruing interest, around $88 million: $5 million from the first case and $83.3 million from the second.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrue
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Since founding his hugely successful e-commerce company Amazon in 1994, Jeff Bezos has accumulated a net worth that warrants his title as the third richest man on the planet.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Dryer vents tend to gradually accumulate hair, dust, and lint during normal operation.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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The curved design maximizes the height of items that can be placed on each step, such as plants, books, and decorative vases.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Building a culture of understanding and enthusiasm around AI is essential for long-term adoption and maximizing its potential within your small business.—
Ibrahim Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Already eliminated after collecting 0 points from their first two games, Pachuca could only regain some pride by avoiding defeat against Al Hilal in Nashville.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Beyond a $275 million fine related to collecting personal information for players under the age of 13, the settlement, which was finalized in 2023, included $245 million in customer refunds.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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“Accrue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrue. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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